Airport Member Directory
The Australian Airports Association (AAA) represents the interests of more than 346 airports and aerodromes right across the nation.
We are a coherent, cohesive, consistent and vital voice advocating to government and other relevant organisations for better outcomes for our industry and the thousands of people who rely on it every day.
Below is a full and comprehensive list of the AAA’s 2022/23 airport members.
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Adelaide Airport Limited – Parafield
Parafield Airport Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Adelaide Airport Limited, which purchased the operating leases for Adelaide and Parafield Airports in May 1998, to operate both airports for the next 50 years with an option for a further 49 years. It is South Australia’s premier general aviation airport and is a major world standard international training airport.
Our Vision is to be a top tier Airport Business in Asia Pacific, recognised for delivering exceptional outcomes to our customers, partners, shareholders and community.
Tom Ganley EGM 08 8307 5700
http://www.parafieldairport.com.au
Archerfield Airport Corporation
Archerfield Airport
Archerfield Airport is Brisbane’s secondary airport and Queensland’s major centre for general aviation activities.
Located just 11kms from the Brisbane CBD and in close proximity to Stradbroke, Moreton and Fraser islands, Archerfield Airport has become a favourite destination for corporate aircraft, charter, flying training and all kinds of maintenance requirements.
Project Airside Infrastructure Modernisation (AIM) works commenced in late 2020, and will continue in 2021. These works will be completed in three distinct stages, and will include upgrades to the main runway, taxiway, airfield lighting system and the installation of PAPI’s, followed by an upgrade and reconfiguration of the Eastern Apron to cater for Code C aircraft. In the following five years, current airport planning is examining opportunities for other infrastructure upgrades, including aeronautical operator facilities.
Archerfield Airport Office (07) 3275 8000
www.archerfieldairport.com.au
Avalon Airport Australia
Avalon Airport Australia
03 5227 9100 - enquiries@avalonairport.com.au
https://avalonairport.com.au/
Barcaldine Regional Council
Barcaldine Airport
Airport servicing the Barcaldine Region with QantasLink RPT flights.
Fuel available 24/7.
Brett Walsh Airport Manager 0407 981 776
www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au
Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd
BNE
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), the operator of Brisbane Airport (BNE), proudly takes on the challenge of connecting Australia to the rest of the world everyday and building a place where our community can work and play.
We are creating Queensland’s future, helping employ thousands of people and fostering cultural and economic growth, contributing more than $4 billion annually to the state’s economy.
In connecting the world and creating the future, our customers, community, employees and shareholders take centre stage:
Community: what we do impacts our region – and vice versa. By focusing on balancing the benefits of our airport (connecting people and boosting our economy) with the challenges (the impact of growth on our neighbours), we earn our licence to grow. An open and honest relationship with our community is key.
Customers: without our customers we wouldn’t be where we are today. By creating and innovating with them in mind, our services can be better, safer, more sustainable and future focused.
Employees: their passion for building the future of BAC is the fuel in our engine.
Shareholders: our shareholders believe in us and want us to succeed. By creating value for our employees, customers, and community, we create sustainable value for our shareholders as well.
Please refer to our website: https://www.bne.com.au/corporate/projects/bne-projects
Gert-Jan de Graaff CEO +61 07 3406 3034
www.bne.com.au
City of Albany
City of Albany
The Albany Regional Airport (Harry Riggs Albany Regional Airport) is the gateway for air travel to the Great Southern Region of Western Australia, and effectively serves the needs of the business community, local residents, tourists and a vibrant general aviation sector.
The Airport handles over 60,000 regular public transport (RPT) passengers and 1,000 RPT aircraft movements each year.
(08) 6820 3777 - Airport Coordinator
https://www.albany.wa.gov.au/facilities/venues-facilities/albany-harry-riggs-regional-airport.aspx
City of Bunbury
Bunbury Airport
Bunbury Airport is located 8km south east of Bunbury CBD and caters for the aviation needs of Greater Bunbury (City of Bunbury and Shires of Harvey, Dardanup and Capel).
Bunbury (YBUN) is a CASA certified airport focussing on pilot training, emergency services and general aviation.
Three pilot training organisations operate from the airport – Bunbury Aero Club, Bunbury Flying School and AirSports WA.
The airport hosts a permanent rescue helicopter base operated by the Dept of Fire & Emergency Services, water bombers operated by the Dept of Parks & Wildlife and receives significant RFDS visitation.
The airport has a vibrant general aviation community with approximately 100 aircraft based in 70 hangars.
Nigel Archibald Senior ARO 0419 969 219
www.bunbury.wa.gov.au
City of Greater Geraldton
Geraldton Airport
Geraldton Airport is 200 Nm North of Perth in Western Australia. Geraldton Airport is owned and operated by the City of Greater Geraldton and is situated approximately 10km east of the City of Geraldton in the location of Moonyoonooka.
In addition to daily flight services to Perth, Geraldton Airport also caters for General Aviation Charter flights, Royal Flying Doctor Services, RAAF deployments, and fly in fly out mining services to Regional Western Australia.
The main runway is 2389 m long, 45 m wide with 7.5 metre sealed shoulders suitable for up to A330/B787 aircraft. There are 5 RPT parking bays with one bay suitable for A330/B787 and A320/B737 for the remainder.
The RPT terminal has security screening available, automated baggage handling systems, cafe, hire cars and generous parking. There are two secondary runways, one sealed, suitable for up to 5700 kg aircraft. There are aircraft maintenance facilities on site and several charter operators with up to B190 aircraft.
Manager, Geraldton Airport 08 9956 6701
airport.cgg.wa.gov.au
Essendon Airport Pty Ltd
Essendon Fields Airport
Located just 10km from Melbourne’s CBD, Essendon Fields Airport plays a pivotal role in general and corporate jet aviation, whilst providing a homebase for Victoria’s emergency services airwings.
Established in 1921, Essendon Fields Airport has long played an important role in the state’s aviation sector.
Situated on 305 hectares, the airport has two runways, and comprises a significant mix of aviation and non-aviation activities. Since 2001, the airport has undertaken numerous upgrades and is now one of the leading General Aviation and Corporate Jet Airports in Australia.
Essendon Fields Airport provides facilities and services for International and Domestic corporate aircraft, aircraft maintenance, airfreight, aircraft charter and emergency air service providers. Combined, these operators undertake more than 50,000 annual aircraft movements.
03 9948 9400 Email: aviation@ef.com.au ERSA Contact: Matt Marais GM Aviation mrm@ef.com.au +61 3 9027 9977
http://www.ef.com.au
Fortescue
Fortescue
Fortescue owns and operates five Aerodromes throughout Western Australia – Christmas Creek, Fortescue Dave Forrest, Eliwana, Iron Bridge and Solomon. Fortescue, leading the charge in decarbonising operations for the future.
Reception – 08 6218 8888 Manager Aerodromes – 0447 421 211
www.fmgl.com.au
Greater Shepparton City Council
Shepparton Airport
Shepparton aerodrome supports two flying schools, one of which also provides charter air services.
There are presently 18 hanger sites in use and provision for outdoor tie down of aeroplanes.
Several regional flying schools use the aerodrome for training as we have one of the few remaining NDB’s in the state. Emergency services, Air Ambulance, Vicpol, RFDS use the aerodrome on a regular basis and there is a Helitac helicopter based here during the fire season.
Future infrastructure projects are to construct a new B class northern taxiway, helipad and new secure boundary fencing. Future projects include upgrading of the southern taxiway to B class, improvements to the apron area at the terminal and construction of a covered park area for ambulance transfers.
Des Good Aerodrome Reporting Officer 0407 467 797
greatershepparton.com.au
Port Augusta City Council
Port Augusta Laurie Wallis Aerodrome
RPT and Charter flights
Mining FIFO Service
Refueling Services
Daniele Hockey Airport Manager 0488 776 904
www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/services/airport
Port Hedland International Airport
Strategically located, central in Australia’s North West, Port Hedland International Airport (PHIA) is the only International Airport in the Pilbara and a direct link to the world’s largest iron ore export port with geographic proximity to major oil and gas fields from the Exmouth to Browse.
The Airport welcomes more than 400,000 passengers and hundreds of international aircraft movements (charters, medivacs, fuel stops and diversions) each year with established passenger services to Denpasar – Bali, Brisbane and Perth.
PHIA is a designated Australian first-point-of-entry with Border Force and biosecurity operations.
The Airport is home to domestic and international freight operators, a certified international cargo terminal operator (CTO) and regularly handles the world’s largest aircraft such as the Antonov 124 with oversize, time-critical freight movements for the resources sector. PHIA has an established Heliport positioned for the Dorado field with simultaneous parking and ground-handling for up to six helicopters. A dedicated passenger facility can process four helicopters an hour with screening. The heliport is a 2-min walk from the main passenger terminal with multiple daily connections to Perth.
PHIA’s on-site supply chain resources include; refuelling, aviation rescue firefighting, charter operators, a passenger flight network connecting the Kimberley and Pilbara regions, transient worker accommodation and the Royal Flying Doctor Service superbase. Extensive acreage is available for lease, this includes the 30ha Airport Industrial Park with the only RAV-10 rated, quad road-train access from the Great Northern Highway in Port Hedland. The bulky goods precinct offers unlimited development opportunities, flexible leasing and unique benefits for fast-tracked logistics, supply chain and heavy transport infrastructure. Major airport redevelopment is ongoing to improve safety, security, flexibility and capability.
The PHIA Group of Companies (PHIA Group) is the lessee and operator of the Port Hedland International Airport. PHIA Group’s underlying investors, managed by AMP Capital and Infrastructure Capital Group, are preeminent Australian infrastructure investors.
Significant upgrades to lighting, aprons and pavements were completed in 2019. This included a second taxiway and an asphalt overlay of the runway. Commenced in 2020 the major redevelopment moved landside, including underground civil infrastructure, and major CCTV, parking and ground transport construction in preparation for transformation of the passenger terminal.
Duty Airport Operations Officer +61 417 108 850
www.porthedlandairport.com.au
Shellharbour City Council
Shellharbour Airport (previously known as Wollongong Aerodrome)
The airport was originally constructed as a RAAF training facility during World War II. After the war, the airport continued general aviation operations including regular public transport and civilian pilot training. 1960 – 1990 This period saw great change and development within the airport.
Various charter and regular services, training and maintenance facilities operated, including the NSW Health operated helicopter rescue service. HM Queen Elizabeth II also visited the airport in 1970 as part of her tour of Australia!
In 1960, Council was granted permissive occupancy of the aerodrome and in 1962 the ownership was transferred under the Commonwealth Aerodrome Local Ownership Plan, however, the Commonwealth Government withdrew in 1990 and Council became solely responsible for the operations of the aerodrome. 1991 – now In 1998 the current terminal was built. In 2000, the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society commenced development of their hangar and museum, exhibiting some of the oldest operating aircraft in the world. In 2005 major redevelopments took place; the main runway was upgraded to allow larger aircraft and the security system updated.
In 2009, the NSW Rural Fire Service completed the construction of their nearby Regional Control Centre, acting as the Emergency Control Centre for the region and complementing the emergency services that operate within the airport.
In 2019 Council announced $15.97 million funding from the NSW Government’s Growing Local Economies program, as part of the Regional Growth Fund, for additions and upgrades to the airport, which will now be known as Shellharbour Airport. The grant will fund the development including the construction of a new passenger terminal building, aviation business park and upgrades to short and long-term car parks.
Airport Duty Officer 0421 044 153
www.shellharbourairport.com.au
Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd
Sunshine Coast Airport (formerly Maroochydore Airport) (IATA: MCY, ICAO: YBSU) is an Australian airport located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast and approximately 90 km (56 mi) north of Brisbane, within South East Queensland agglomeration.
It is the principal airport for the Sunshine Coast and is the only airport in the region capable of servicing jet aircraft operations. It is the gateway to holiday destinations such as Noosa, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, and Caloundra. There are direct daily flights to Sydney and Melbourne. In addition, Air New Zealand serves the city seasonally, with three weekly return flights from Maroochydore to Auckland.
The delivery of the new runway in 2020 and the recently released Master Plan 2040 will provide a great platform for Sunshine Coast Airport’s expansion and development over the next two decades,
Kirsten Elder PA to CEO 1300 993 543
www.sunshinecoastairport.com.au